Darlington Borough Council

An ideal opportunity to showcase your sustainable business or to make a date to come along and find out more about the advice and support on offer for local businesses who are looking at taking steps on their journey to net zero.

We’re thrilled to be part of the journey to shape WOW North East - the very first WOW - Women of the World Festival in our region. Join us at Darlington library, Crown Street for a WOW Think In on Wednesday 5 February as part of the S&DR200 festival next year. Think Ins are informal, inclusive conversations where people come together to share ideas, thoughts and stories - or simply listen - and help co-create this exciting new festival. Be part of this global movement celebrating women and girls, and celebrating what the North East has to offer with The WOW Foundation and the S&DR200 festival. Register for free at https://lnkd.in/gUVxF6MB #WOWNorthEast #FestivalPlanning #GetInvolved

We want to hear your views on our plans to adopt a ‘digital first’ approach to public services.   Our newly developed five year Digital Darlington strategy outlines our ambitions to ensure the right tools and systems are in place to enable people to self-serve where they can so that physical resources can be focused on the people who need our help the most. This includes our intention to:   ✔️ design online services around the customer, making sure they are easy to access and use ✔️ consider the barriers preventing our customers from accessing our services online ✔️ raise awareness of our online services, encourage people to use these and build trust in their usefulness ✔️ maximise the benefits of existing digital systems and explore emerging technologies.   The strategy is available for comment until Sunday 12 January 2025 at https://lnkd.in/eMnZp3fT   Our new Customer Services strategy, which sets out how we will deliver excellent customer services that are easy to use and provide value for money, is also available for comment at this link.   Hard copy versions and feedback forms are available at Darlington Library on Crown Street.

As the year closes – resolve to make a change and get the job you want in 2025!   Darlington Jobs Fair returns to the Dolphin Centre on Thursday 13 February, 10am - 2pm.   Over 100 exhibitors are expected from both public sector organisations and private businesses.   A huge variety of roles, including paid apprenticeships, will be on offer across industries including construction, engineering, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, professional services, retail, transport and uniformed public service.   Register for the event and:   ✅ speak directly to recruiting employers about their organisations, upcoming vacancies, and their application and interview processes   ✅ meet local education and training providers who can help you find appropriate learning opportunities to support your career ambitions   ✅ visit our digital hub and trial funded distance learning courses online   ✅ get advice and guidance from support organisations on overcoming barriers that are making it harder for you to get suitable employment (specific support is available for veterans and people who do not speak English as a first language). ➡️ Visit https://lnkd.in/eQy5MR99

📣 We’re Hiring – Health and Safety Advisor   Darlington Borough Council is looking to recruit a permanent Health and Safety Advisor to work in the Corporate Health and Safety Team. The Health and Safety Team are forward thinking and the council have invested in technologies to increase efficiency and improve health and safety management.   As a member of the Health and Safety Team, you will be a strong team player, self-motivated and focused on engaging the workforce to achieve high health and safety standards. Your main role will be to provide advice, guidance and support to a wide range of council services including construction, highways and environmental services.   Visit: www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs to learn more about the benefits of working with us and start your application.

Trees on Tees Are you a landowner or business in the Darlington/Tees Valley area Do you have land available for tree planting #TeesValleyCombinedAuthority TVCA has an ambitious plan to plant one million trees across the Tees Valley. They are reaching out to landowners and businesses to get involved. Funding is now available for landowner woodland creation, with Trees on Tees team available to offer free support to develop tree planting and woodland creation projects across Tees Valley. In Darlington, with the help of Trees on Tees, other groups and the local community, we exceeded our target to plant 20,000 trees in 2024 and are working towards our target of planting 100,000 trees by 2031 - helping us towards our target to be carbon neutral by 2040. Please get in touch with the Trees on Tees team at https://lnkd.in/dn89G-Ze  to see what’s available.

Trees on Tees Are you a landowner or business in the Darlington/Tees Valley area Do you have land available for tree planting #TeesValleyCombinedAuthority TVCA has an ambitious plan to plant one million trees across the Tees Valley. They are reaching out to landowners and businesses to get involved. Funding is now available for landowner woodland creation, with Trees on Tees team available to offer free support to develop tree planting and woodland creation projects across Tees Valley. In Darlington, with the help of Trees on Tees, other groups and the local community, we exceeded our target to plant 20,000 trees in 2024 and are working towards our target of planting 100,000 trees by 2031 - helping us towards our target to be carbon neutral by 2040. Please get in touch with the Trees on Tees team at https://lnkd.in/dn89G-Ze  to see what’s available.

Work to improve outdoor facilities for bars and restaurants on Coniscliffe Road is progressing well with paving already extended between Hash Kitchen Bar and Restaurant and Number Twenty Two’s. The next phase of work will focus on paving and drainage between Hogarth Court and Larchfield Street. Businesses will remain open and access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works. The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2025 and will feature a pocket park, permanent seating, a cycle park, trees and planting.

Calling all taxi drivers and operators in Darlington - did you know you can now  order and pay for items relating to your taxi licence online including: ✅ Disclosure and Barring Service Checks ✅replacement badges ✅knowledge tests ✅new and replacement plates ✅door decals ✅tariff cards ✅mechanical tests and MOTS. Doing things online is quick, easy and can be done at a time and place that is convenient to you from any internet enabled device. Visit https://lnkd.in/eHdBf4Jn and click on Taxi Shop. Darlington Station Taxis United Taxis Darlington Take Me

Combining education with on-the-job training, apprenticeships are a great way to prepare people aged 16 and over for the labour market, or to nurture and develop existing employees looking to progress in their roles. They offer people the chance to earn a wage while developing their knowledge, skills and experience, as well as supporting employers to build and retain a workforce that is specifically trained to meet their business needs.   Learning & Skills in Darlington currently offer more than 25 apprenticeships, ranging from level 2 to 5, across a wide range of occupations. Apprentices can start with them at any point in the year and tuition can be delivered in a variety of ways to suit the needs of your business. This includes day/half day release, remote learning and workplace delivery.   If you're interested in joining the 35 employers already working with them, or want to know more about their apprenticeships programmes or how they can assist with recruitment, funding or grants, visit https://lnkd.in/eA_KEjPT or contact graham.curry@Darlington.gov.uk